Computer imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported computer worth $94.3 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $94.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $112.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $64.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $68.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $70.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $83.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $51.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports computer from
Most of the value came from China (36%), United Arab Emirates (10%), Poland (7%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+628% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $34.1M | 36% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.8M | 10% |
| Poland | $6.8M | 7.2% |
| Czech Republic | $6.2M | 6.6% |
| Hong Kong | $4.3M | 4.6% |
| United States | $3.4M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $2.4M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 32% |
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 27% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 17% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 6.8% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 5.3% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 4.1% |
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 4% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.62 per kg, 85% below the world average of $236.75, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Computer exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.4 million of computer in 2024 (16 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (21%), Pakistan (18%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $299K | 21% |
| Pakistan | $261K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $177K | 12% |
| Kenya | $169K | 12% |
| Zambia | $133K | 9.3% |
| Rwanda | $98K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $37K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $30K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania computer imports (HS 8471): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported computer worth $94.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($34.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and Poland (7%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 91 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 628% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.62 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.5 million in 2017 to $94.3 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2022 at $112.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $80.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export computer?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $92.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8471.50 (32% of the value) and 8471.30 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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